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Northeast Monkeyfest 2004, save the date

TreeSaw

TreeSaw

Mama Monkey
Oct 30, 2003
17,811
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Dancin' over rocks n' roots!
Originally posted by I Are Baboon
Who are the n00bs? Stosh, Douglas, Steff, spincrazy, Treesaw....

Does MMcG count as a newbie? He missed the BIG gathering last year, but made it to the smaller one in the fall.

It's going to be a big crowd this year.
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DOUGH I have been discovered....I was hoping to just blend in and perhaps avoid the jumpercables/astroglide;) :D
 
stosh

stosh

Darth Bailer
Jul 20, 2001
22,248
408
NY
Originally posted by I Are Baboon
I've been resisting the urge to bump this thread for no real reason. :D
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Yeah, ditto!
Maybe we should get all the girls that are comming to post pics of themselves. :) J/K

I've already started to alter my diet in preparation for The FEST!
 
stuntmatty

stuntmatty

Thnikkaman
Oct 2, 2003
170
0
Bike Hater Central
Originally posted by I Are Baboon
Who are the n00bs? Stosh, Douglas, Steff, spincrazy, Treesaw....

Does MMcG count as a newbie? He missed the BIG gathering last year, but made it to the smaller one in the fall.

It's going to be a big crowd this year.
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Count me in as another n00b, and please..... be gentle.:eek:

Sounds like a blast and it's a great way to spend the B-day (Aug 1st)!
 
splat

splat

Nam I am
Apr 27, 2002
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345
Well Maybe Windows is Bearable ! Unix Rules !
Some interesting News from up north


Kingdom Trail Association
PO Box 204
East Burke, VT 05832


February 9, 2004
For Immediate Release
Contact: webmaster
May 23, 2002
802 626.0737
info@kingdomtrails.org

KINGDOM TRAILS APPOINTS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Kingdom Trail Association (KTA), based in East Burke, recently
appointed Tim Tierney as the executive director. Tim has over ten years
experience in managing and maintaining trail systems. He was previously
employed as the director of field programs for the Adirondack Mountain
Club in Lake Placid, New York. He has also been the Long Trails
northern field supervisor for the Green Mountain Club, a winter
caretaker with the Randolph Mountain Club, a National Park Service
ranger, and hostel manager for Hostelling International. He studied
environmental planning and conservation at the University of
Wisconsin-Madison. Tim will operate out of a new office located
upstairs in the Baileys and Burke general store, across the street
from East Burke Sports.

Now in its tenth year, Kingdom Trails is a non-profit charitable
organization established by a group of visionary residents and area
business leaders with the goal of encouraging recreational use of the
Northeast Kingdom that is both ecologically sensitive and promotes the
natural beauty of Vermonts least developed region. Kingdom Trails has
grown to oversee over 100 miles of multi-use non-motorized recreational
trails. Recently, KTA received a grant from the Vermont Department of
Transportation to study the feasibility of constructing a recreational
path between Lyndon and East Burke. Kingdom Trails has been recognized
by local and regional publications such as National Geographic
Adventure, BIKE, Bicycling, Sports Afield, The Boston Herald, The
Boston Globe, Mens Journal, Hooked on the Outdoors magazine and
Vermont Sports Today. A majority of the trail system is made possible
by the cooperation of local landowners. A $25.00 Kingdom Trails
membership fee provides members with a seasonal trail map updates on
association events, and access to approximately one hundred miles of
recreational trails (subject to seasonal restrictions). Additional
summer and winter trail maps are available for $3.00 each. For more
information on this event or about Kingdom Trails, contact us at 802
626.0737, visit , or e-mail info@kingdomtrails.org.
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Deyv

Deyv

Deyvil
Mar 26, 2002
416
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Montreal
Originally posted by splat
Some interesting News from up north
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I think Kingdom trails is a inspiration for all trail lovers. They are organised, in good terms with the land owners (I think) but are not over zealot like other organisation.

I can't wait for Monkeyfest.
 
I Are Baboon

I Are Baboon

Vagina man
Aug 6, 2001
32,741
10,676
MTB New England
Originally posted by Deyv
I think Kingdom trails is a inspiration for all trail lovers. They are organised, in good terms with the land owners (I think) but are not over zealot like other organisation.

I can't wait for Monkeyfest.
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I was reading in one magazine last year (can't remember which one...DirtRag maybe) and they were saying they think Kingdom Trails is going to turn into the next Moab as far as an MTB tourist destination goes. Not sure if that's a good thing.
 
BikeGeek

BikeGeek

BrewMonkey
Jul 2, 2001
4,577
277
Hershey, PA
I wish there was a way we could keep it a secret. I'd hate to see the Kingdom become a huge mountain biking destination like Moab. I don't think maintenance could keep up with that much use.

On the other hand, the local economy could sure use the boost.
 
BikeGeek

BikeGeek

BrewMonkey
Jul 2, 2001
4,577
277
Hershey, PA
Originally posted by I Are Baboon
I was reading in one magazine last year (can't remember which one...DirtRag maybe) and they were saying they think Kingdom Trails is going to turn into the next Moab as far as an MTB tourist destination goes. Not sure if that's a good thing.
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I remember that article too. Maybe it's time to invest in a property in East Burke?
 
stosh

stosh

Darth Bailer
Jul 20, 2001
22,248
408
NY
Just to bring it up again after talking with Douglas and Treesaw last night it seems like a bunch of us will be meeting at his house in Albany Thursday night for a preparty.
 
Tweek

Tweek

I Love Cheap Beer!
Jun 13, 2002
700
-1
Rochester, NY; the no-ride zone of WNY
Originally posted by stosh
Just to bring it up again after talking with Douglas and Treesaw last night it seems like a bunch of us will be meeting at his house in Albany Thursday night for a preparty.
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Not to slight Douglas in any way, but you should party at Treesaw's!
:think: Then again, it's usually painful the next morning, either by the booze or "The Vortex" :D
 
stosh

stosh

Darth Bailer
Jul 20, 2001
22,248
408
NY
Originally posted by I Are Baboon
HOORAY!!!! :) Feel free to crash at our place Thursday night again.
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and with that... The Fest slowly extendes further and further into the week.


Oh and whats the VORTEX Tweek?
 
I Are Baboon

I Are Baboon

Vagina man
Aug 6, 2001
32,741
10,676
MTB New England
Originally posted by stosh
and with that... The Fest slowly extendes further and further into the week.
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That's what Geek O'Bikey did last time. He came up Thursday, stayed over Thursday night, we did a ride in Connecticut Friday morning, then headed up to Vermont.
 
Tweek

Tweek

I Love Cheap Beer!
Jun 13, 2002
700
-1
Rochester, NY; the no-ride zone of WNY
Originally posted by stosh
and with that... The Fest slowly extendes further and further into the week.
Oh and whats the VORTEX Tweek?
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The Vortex is part of the freeride trail that Treesaw's husband "Squirrel" (a great guy and great rider) made in his vast wooded acreage he calls his backyard. Basically, you drop into a steep chute that ends up launching you (hopefully) over a creek. It uses most of your suspension at the bottom, and if you use your brakes at any time, chances are you'll case the creek bank. (Trust me.) :D
I think jdcamb may have some video of us doing it.
 
stosh

stosh

Darth Bailer
Jul 20, 2001
22,248
408
NY
Originally posted by I Are Baboon
That's what Geek O'Bikey did last time. He came up Thursday, stayed over Thursday night, we did a ride in Connecticut Friday morning, then headed up to Vermont.
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Hey I'm not complaining. I'll be at Douglas's Thursday.
 
stosh

stosh

Darth Bailer
Jul 20, 2001
22,248
408
NY
Originally posted by Tweek
The Vortex is part of the freeride trail that Treesaw's husband "Squirrel" (a great guy and great rider) made in his vast wooded acreage he calls his backyard. Basically, you drop into a steep chute that ends up launching you (hopefully) over a creek. It uses most of your suspension at the bottom, and if you use your brakes at any time, chances are you'll case the creek bank. (Trust me.) :D
I think jdcamb may have some video of us doing it.
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Wow........ good name!
Oh......... so do they have anymore XC'ish stuff?
 
jdcamb

jdcamb

Tool Time!
Feb 17, 2002
20,050
8,769
Nowhere Man!
Originally posted by Tweek
Not to slight Douglas in any way, but you should party at Treesaw's!
:think: Then again, it's usually painful the next morning, either by the booze or "The Vortex" :D
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I think I may have done some long term damage at that party. I do have some video from that but currently out of room in the storage posting departement.....jdcamb
 
TreeSaw

TreeSaw

Mama Monkey
Oct 30, 2003
17,811
2,132
Dancin' over rocks n' roots!
Originally posted by Tweek
The Vortex is part of the freeride trail that Treesaw's husband "Squirrel" (a great guy and great rider) made in his vast wooded acreage he calls his backyard. Basically, you drop into a steep chute that ends up launching you (hopefully) over a creek. It uses most of your suspension at the bottom, and if you use your brakes at any time, chances are you'll case the creek bank. (Trust me.) :D
I think jdcamb may have some video of us doing it.
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We're currently trying to schedule deck party...any suggestions for a date this summer as MonkeyFest is our usual weekend.:D
 
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